Lake Mb3 Dam

TR-MARSHALL BRANCH· Tarrant, Texas· Earth· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Mb3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length	230 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	15 acre-ft
Normal Storage	1 acre-ft

Surface Area	1 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	2 cfs
NID ID	TX09448

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: March 16, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HILLWOOD PROPERTIES CORP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Mb3 Dam?

Lake Mb3 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Mb3 Dam?

Lake Mb3 Dam is owned by HILLWOOD PROPERTIES CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Mb3 Dam?

Lake Mb3 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Mb3 Dam?

Lake Mb3 Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lake Mb3 Dam last inspected?

Lake Mb3 Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.